Episode 20: Denise Eide on Teaching English, Struggling Learners and Illiteracy

Teaching English, Struggling Learners and Illiteracy in AmericaAccording to a study conducted in late April by the U.S. Department of Education and the National Institute of Literacy, 32 million adults in the U.S. can't read. That's 14 percent of the population. 21 percent of adults in the U.S. read below a 5th grade level, and 19 percent of high school graduates can't read.  One in four children in America grow up without learning how to read.  Eighty-five percent of juveniles who face trial in the juvenile court system functionally illiterate, and more than 60 percent of all inmates are functionally illiterate. Seventy-five percent of Americans who receive food stamps perform at  the lowest 2 levels of literacy, and 90 percent of high school dropouts are on welfare. Teenage girls ages 16 to 19 who live at or below the poverty level and have below average literacy skills are 6 times more likely to have children out of wedlock than the girls their age who can read proficiently.Denise Eide, homeschool mother of four, is the author of the multiple award-winning book, Uncovering the Logic of English, and of The Logic of English series of curriculum.A nationally sought after speaker for home education and literacy events, Denise demystifies English, providing hope for those who struggle, and empowering you to become part of a grassroots effort to solve the literacy crisis in your community.Her company was born out of her experiences homeschooling children who struggled with reading and spelling. With research-based, easy to use teaching methods, Denise is laying a foundation for all students to excel in spelling, reading, and writing.Connect with...Website: logicofenglish.com/Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheLogicOfEnglishTwitter: @LogicofEnglishYouTube: www.youtube.com/LogicofEnglishNewsletter: logicofenglish.com/community/newsletterBlog: logicofenglish.com/blogContact/email: logicofenglish.com/contactusListen to Denise as she talks about:Literacy Crisis in AmericaTeaching to different learning stylesThe Logic of EnglishStudents who struggle with EnglishHow even bright students can struggle and how to deal with itDenise's ProductsUncovering the Logic of English: A Common-Sense Approach to Reading, Spelling, and LiteracyThe Logic of English Curriculum Leave your comments and questions below and please share this episode with others.This page may contain affiliate links. Please see Privacy Policy & Disclaimer Policies for more info.